Certified Case Manager Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a requirement when placing a child in a foster home?

1. Reasonable proximity to the parent's home

2. Most family-like setting

3. Near the school the child attended at time of removal

4. Most restrictive setting

The correct answer is: Most restrictive setting

The correct answer is the option regarding the most restrictive setting. When placing a child in a foster home, the primary goal is to ensure that the child is placed in an environment that best supports their emotional and developmental needs. A foster home should emulate a family-like setting, allowing the child to maintain a sense of normalcy and connection to their previous life. Placement near the parent's home is essential to facilitate visitation and maintain family connections, which are critical to the child's well-being and ongoing family relationships. Additionally, proximity to the school the child attended at the time of removal is important to minimize disruption in their daily life and education. In contrast, placing a child in the most restrictive setting contradicts the objectives of foster care, which emphasizes the importance of providing a nurturing and supportive environment. Such settings are typically reserved for cases where a child's safety or behavior poses significant challenges. Thus, while in some cases a more restrictive environment may be necessary, it does not align with the fundamental aims of fostering, which seek the least restrictive, most supportive scenario for the child.